Meet the Team at LearningRx Reston

Get to know our leadership team and brain trainers!

Irene

Irene

Director

Irene studied Business at the University of Maryland. She has a really positive, can-do attitude, loves to work with kids, and loves to help others. Her hobbies include decorating, biking, hanging out with her grandkids, and spending weekends at her friend’s farm. Her favorite books include Tuesdays with Morrie, Falling Upward, and The Slight Edge. One of her favorite movies is Ever After. Her favorite place that she has visited is Switzerland, and she would love to visit Italy and Greece. She was born in DC, and grew up in DC and Silver Spring, Maryland. Before working at Learning Rx, Irene worked at IBM technology.

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Daniel

Brain Trainer

Daniel graduated from Virginia Tech with a M.S. in Computer Science.  He enjoys hiking with his dog Inara, playing Dungeons and Dragons and board games, and watching the Washington Capitals.  Daniel loves to get to know students and see them become more confident and willing to step outside of their comfort zone.  His favorite brain training activity is Logic Investigation.

Katie

Katie

Brain Trainer

Katie graduated from Marymount University with a B.A. in Psychology with Early Education Emphasis. She received her M.A. in Multilingual/Multicultural Education from George Mason University. Katie was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She describes herself as nerdy, athletic, and a bookworm. Katie loves to play sports, like dodgeball and kickball, bake, and read. She is a huge nerd and loves going to comic conventions, and loves all things Marvel, Harry Potter, and Formula One Racing. Her favorite procedure to do with students is Reasoning Brain Cards. Katie is also a first grade teacher for FCPS.

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Danielle C

Brain Trainer

I’ve lived in many states and countries, but Virginia is now my home. I worked in private industry before switching to education about 10 years ago. I love working with young people to help them learn and grow. In my free time, I usually curl up with a good book! I also love to travel and explore new places. I’m always up for a road trip!

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Danielle F

Brain Trainer

Danielle graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in Criminology, Law, and Society with a minor in Forensic Psychology. She is from Virginia Beach, Virginia and likes listening to music, reading, video games, cats, and graphic design. Danielle is compassionate, determined, and friendly. Her favorite brain training activity is Reasoning Brain Cards.

Lara

Brain Trainer

Lara is Sterling, VA born and raised. She received her B.S. in psychology with concentration in clinical from George Mason University. She loves going to concerts, theater performances, and learning about anything and everything history. Her favorite brain training activity is comprehension description.

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Jordan

Brain Trainer

Jordan graduated from George Mason University with a BA in Psycholog and is currently working towards Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regent University.  He was born and raised in Centerville, Utah.  Jordan is nerdy, analytical, and optimistic.  He likes football, ultimate frisbee, video games, virtual reality, and Dungeons and Dragons.  His favorite brain training activity is Visualization Golf.

Shanice

Brain Trainer

Shanice graduated from Kean University in Union, New Jersey with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is originally from Somerset, New Jersey. She enjoys hiking, doing yoga, reading, cooking and taking spontaneous road trips. She describes herself as a hardworking, caring and passionate person. Shanice loves seeing the growth and the progress of each student.  

Tori

Brain Trainer

Tori is nearing completion of her bachelors in cognitive science at University of Virginia.  She is originally from Herndon, VA but has lived most of her life overseas including the Czech Republic, Japan, Thailand, and Germany. Tori is friendly, hard-working, and adventurous.  She enjoys playing sports, traveling and reading. Tori’s favorite brain training procedure is Reasoning Brain Cards.

Maureen Loftus Owner & Director

Maureen Loftus

Owner & Director

Center Story – Reston

After a successful year in the Vienna market, I opened my second brain training center in Reston in January 2012. Having lived on the edge of Reston for over 10 years, I had many ties to the community and the surrounding cities including Great Falls and Herndon where my children attended many activities. During the nearly nine years, we have worked with thousands of families from the Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, Potomac Falls, Oakton, Sterling, Oak Hill and surrounding areas. I am an active member of the community holding board positions and leading annual award programs for the schools.

Board Positions:

  • NoVA-DC CHADD Board Member
  • Tysons Chamber of Commerce – Board Member and Chair, Youth and Education
    • Annual Chamber Stars Award Banquet (include picture)
    • Annual Job Shadow Program (include picture)
  • Washington Regional Board of Directors for Washington University of St. Louis

Actively involved in:

  • WISER DC
  • ADHD Resource Group
  • Reston Chamber of Commerce

Speaker on topics to help families navigate the complex, competitive academic landscape of Northern Virginia include:

  • Executive Function Skills
  • Active Study Methods
  • What’s the Big Deal about Cognitive Skills?
  • The Amazing Changing Brain
  • Brain Training at Home
  • The 7 Cognitive Profiles of ADHD
  • The Aging Brain: How to Keep our Brains Sharp

Maureen frequently shares her cognitive training expertise on local television news shows including:

  • Fox5 DC: Good Day DC
  • WJLA7 (ABC) Good Morning Washington
  • WUSA9 (CBS) Great Day Washington
  • Local DMV

Prior to opening her first LearningRx brain training center, Maureen lead several companies in the life sciences and financial technology industries. Prior to leading companies, Maureen provided management consulting services for over 10 years. Today, Maureen continues to consult for leading technology companies and provide contract-CFO services to smaller companies to keep her brain sharp.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mloftus/

Reston Awards:

Customer Service Awards (2014 through 2023)

Franchisee of Year – 2012

GLIA Award – 2013

Pace Setter Award – 2013

Student of the Year Award – 2014

Community Impact Award – 2015

Lifetime Impact Award – 2015 and 2017

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